Is CVE-2023-23773 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-23773 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-23773 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-23773 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-23773?

CVE-2023-23773 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-23773

CWE-347Published: August 29, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Motorola EBTS/MBTS Base Radio fails to check firmware authenticity. The Motorola MBTS Base Radio lacks cryptographic signature validation for firmware update packages, allowing an authenticated attacker to gain arbitrary code execution, extract secret key material, and/or leave a persistent implant on the device.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-23773 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.